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Film Review: Does "Let's Talk About Sex" Communicate the Right Messages to the Right Audiences?

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by Heather Corinna, Scarleteen.com

April 26, 2011 - 11:57am (Print)

The new film Let's Talk About Sex was created with the intention of sparking public dialogue about and family communication on teen sex and sexuality issues. Here's my take on whether the film is giving the right message to the right audiences.

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Breaking the Generational Cycle of Shame About Sex

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by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

January 12, 2010 - 8:00am (Print)

Shame and fear about sexuality--perpetuated ironically by the same parents who were themselves sexually active as teens--are linked to sexual irresponsibility, teenage pregnancy and STD transmission. Can we break the cycle?

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To End the Campus Rape Epidemic, Let Go of Secrecy

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by Sarah Seltzer, RH Reality Check

December 14, 2009 - 9:00am (Print)

Campus rape continues to be a widespread problem exacerbated by shame, secrecy, and victim-blaming. Efforts to curb rape on campus include mandatory education programs and student-led initiatives like Men Against Rape.
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